What happened: AYUSH-based medical and wellness tourism promotion
The Ministry of AYUSH adopted a Government strategy to promote AYUSH-based medical and wellness tourism in India in coordination with the Ministry of Tourism and other Ministries. The strategy includes a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism, an AYUSH visa category for international visitors seeking AYUSH-based treatments, and zonal Medical Value Travel (MVT) summits with participation by named States and Union Territories.
Key official milestones and dates
National Strategy and Roadmap
The Ministry of Tourism formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism in consultation with other Ministries including the Ministry of AYUSH.
AYUSH Visa category
Related current affairs
- Government strategy to promote Ayush-based medical and wellness tourism (Ayush Visa, Quality Mark, STGs, international cooperation)
- Progress of Ayush healthcare services for women under National Ayush Mission (NAM) in Tamil Nadu
- Ayush products quality certification and global recognition initiatives
- Minister proposes Ayush OPDs and treatment services in all Military and Field Hospitals
- Promotion of medicinal plants under NMPB
- Integration of AYUSH in national health systems